May 2019

How do you develop that most elusive of elements for a writer--your own voice? What are the elements of craft that go into voice? What creates vivid, distinctive narratives? Whether you are writing fiction or creative nonfiction, this one-day workshop will focus on several in-class prompts and writing samples designed to experiment with "voice" in [...]

June 2019

Your Words. Like You've Never Heard Them Before. All New Open Mic Coaching Workshop 1-1:45 PM First time reading your work at our Open Mic? Frantic about paring it down to 3-4 minutes? Presentation coaches from Eloquential will lead this pre-open mic workshop to help you rehearse and refine your prose, poem, or spoken word [...]

Do you have a memoir, novel, or chapbook trapped inside of you? Set it free with this course about the basic elements of creative writing. Every week, participants will read creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, and apply their reading to exercises designed to generate pieces that effectively utilize character, setting, and plot. Participants will leave [...]

Do you read the New York Times "Tiny Love Stories" and think: I have a big, tiny love story? Can you imagine writing your life story in 100 words, or less? This workshop will focus on the exploding writing genre of micro fiction and non-fiction. Through prompts, writing samples, and in-class discussion, participants will write [...]

This class of mini-lectures and short exercises will take us through some of the following questions: who sees (when, how, and where), who knows (what, when, and how), and who speaks? There will be assigned readings emailed before class (check your email), and short exercises in class. Come ready for a lively, interactive time.

This workshop is currently sold out. Please email amy.freeman@{{{{homeurl_non_www}}}} to be added to the waiting list. If you're neurotypical, writing autistic characters credibly (e.g. with nuance) takes education. If you're autistic, it takes practice. This workshop will introduce ways in which writers can create, with sensitivity and respect, authentic neurodivergent characters. This workshop is a [...]

Sometimes it is easier to write than it is to talk, especially when dealing with sensitive issues involving family members. This workshop will explore when writing a letter might be appropriate and the best way to do it. Expressing love, concern, regret, compunction, gratitude, appreciation, or another highly charged feelings can be challenging. Participants will [...]

Connect with the natural world as a reader and a writer, from the species level to the larger landscape of place. Participants will read and discuss contemporary nature writing, engage in nature-writing exercises and activities in class and on their own, and share and discuss samples of participant writing. Participants will acquire tools and skills [...]

The purpose of this course is to instruct aspiring magazine and newspaper freelancers in how to construct a destination or hotel article, pitch it, write effective query letters, and find appropriate outlets. Each week, participants will work on a feature of their choosing, with some classroom reading. They will be encouraged to bring in exemplary [...]

Pitching personal essays is quite different from submitting travel stories, journalism, and many other types of writing. In this workshop, you'll learn about hundreds of places to submit your work, how to discern which ones might best fit your essay, where to find the best writers’ guidelines, and what you should include (and omit) from [...]